About the Library

History

The University Library was started in Kalsia House with Sanskrit books and later on continues to be housed at two places i.e the main library in the College of Education and Indic Studies Section in the top floor of the Administrative Block.

The foundation stone of the present building was laid down on 17th July, 1967 by the then Chief Minister Rao Virender Singh and ultimately library was shifted in its new building in July 18, 1972 having plinth area 33000 Sq ft in three storeys’ Later on during 1984-85 due to shortage of space the building was extended and presently has plinth area 49230 sq. ft.

In order to provide adequate reading space 57500 sq ft. area was added in the golden jubilee year of the university. This reading area now known as Golden Jubilee Reading Hall. After adding this library has area of 1,06,730 sq ft. Library reading capacity has increased from 470 users to 1270 users. Library has 1270 reading seat capacity.

Vision & Mission

The mission of the JLN Library system is to facilitate creation of new knowledge through the acquisition, organization and dissemination of information resources and providing for value added services.

The main thrust of the library is to continue to improve the quality of services and facilities, achieve high degree of users’ satisfaction and endeavor to facilitate right information to the right user, at the right time.

Library Governance

The Library Governing Body - Library Committee – formulates library policies for the guidance of the University Librarian. The constitution of the committee is given below:

1. The Vice –Chancellor (Chairman)

2. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Vice –Chairman)

3. The Dean Academic Affairs

4. The Chairpersons of Departments

5. One Person nominated by the Executive Council

6. The President Kurukshetra University Students Association

7. Deputy Director Libraries, Haryana

8. The Librarian (Ex-officio member & Secretary)

Budgetary Provisions

The Library receives Budget Provision (recurring and non-recurring) out of University Grant. In addition to the above UGC Grant/State Grant also received for enhancing collection and services. Modernization Budget of Library, including books and journals is

allocated to meet need based requirement of Departmental Libraries including Central Library.

Budget Allocation (INR)

University

UGC

Year

Books

Periodicals

Books

Periodicals

2000-01

50,000

30,00,000

6,34,321

-

2001-02

75,000

35,00,000

33,42,439

-

2002-03

75,000

40,00,000

2,18,459

-

2003-04

5,00,000

45,00,000

11,00,000

-

2004-05

5,00,000

40,00,000

Nil

-

2005-06

6,00,000

40,00,000

50,00,000

-

2006-07

6,00,000

40,00,000

6,00,031

-

2007-08

6,00,000

40,00,000

Nil

-

2008-09

6,00,000

80,00,000

25,00,000

-

2009-10

5,10,080

21,25,000

53,30,000

2010-11

10,00,000

40,00,000

26,88,226

-

2011-12

10,00,000

40,00,000

Nil

-

2012-13

10,00,000

40,00,000

1,70,00,000

-

Print Resources

Thecollection building is one of the important function of the library that supports academic and research work of the students, faculties and other users. The growth of learning resources since the inception of the University is tabulated as below:

Although sufficient and continous efforts are being made to keep the information on this website up-to-date, however, it should in no way be quoted as an authentic source of information. In case any dispute or conflict, the printed and signed notices of the University will prevail.